HOD – An ‘Archway of Tears’ Sir Gilbert Scott’s Workhouse
Scott House 35 Skirbeck Road, Boston, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 1936 work house, built following the 1934 poor law amendment to help the poor. The workhouse was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott a prolific architect of the nineteenth century, that could accommodate 350 paupers at a cost of 5,600. A fantastic building with hidden gems, a tour…
HOD – ChristChurch Crafts Including a Demonstration of Bobbin Lace Making.
Christchurch Finkin Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Everyone is welcome to come into this large chapel, see our local crafts people, including a demonstration of bobbing lace making. Hear the Foster and Andrews Organ Booklet Number: 14d Region: SKDC Address: ChristChurch, Finkin Street, Grantham NG31 6QZ Time: Sat 9th September 10.00 - 14.00 Booking required:…
HOD – Discover Stamford URC
Stamford URC Star Lane, Stamford, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Come and discover a hidden treasure in Stamford. The Chapel offers the visitor a unique opportunity to see this Victorian gem! Visit to enjoy hand written notebooks, prints and some rare artefacts. Booklet Number: 37c Region: SKDC Address: Star Lane, Stamford PE9 1PE Time: Sat 9th 10.00 - 14.00…
HOD – Art in our Open Church
Gainsborough United Reformed Church Church Street, Gainsborough, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 The Mayflower room contains a fascinating history of the Mayflower Pilgrims and is part of the Mayflower trail around the town of Gainsborough. There will be a small exhibition of art produced by talented amateur artists from a local group who meet in the church. Refreshments, with homemade…
HOD – Artistic Sleaford: Main Event
Sleaford Museum 81 Southgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 This year we will focus on 19th century Artists and Musicians, such as the Wedd sisters, Esme Roberts, Charles Shannon and in addition on Saturday 9th September only there will be an informative talk at 11.00 a.m. in Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church in Jermyn Street…
HOD – Hobhole Diesel Pumping Station
Hobhole Pumping Station, The Scalp, Fishtoft,, BostonPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 The Hobhole Diesel Pumping Station was built in 1957 and houses three Allen 6 cylinder 770 hp diesel engines, each connected to an 88 inch diameter impellor pump. There will be a display on the Board’s operations and a static exhibition of the Board’s machinery. Booklet Number: 47w…
HOD – Creativity Unwrapped
Wilderspin & National School Museum Queen Street, Barton-upon-Humber, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 A celebration of community creativity with displays, demonstrations and sales stalls by local crafters, hobbyists and artists in the Museum, Chatty Café and former Primitive Methodist Chapel. Booklet Number: 2c Region: North Lincolnshire Address: Wilderspin & National School Museum, Queen Street, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5QP Time: Sat…
HOD – Step aboard the Crowle Peatland Railway and Unwrap the History of the moors
Crowle Peatland Railway Dole Road Crowle Moors, Crowle, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Our railway provides a unique opportunity to explore the industrial heritage of the area, and we are excited to offer visitors a chance to discover the artistic history of the region as well. As part of the Year of Reading, we are delighted to have children's author Addy…
HOD – Crafty St Peter’s – Local craft in a medieval setting
St Peter's Church, Foston Long Street, Foston, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Our parish church will hold a craft exhibition, with contributions from locals. Additionally there will be a historical trail tracing stories of those soldiers named on our village memorial. Weather permitting, the tower will be open for fantastic views across to Lincoln and the Vale of Belvoir. Refreshments…
HOD – Celebrating England’s Finest Parish Church
St Wulfram's Parish Church Church Street, Grantham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 The Grade 1 five-star rated medieval church is located in the centre of Grantham's Conservation area. The architecture is superb including stained glass by Victorian and modern artists. Visitors will be able to look at some rare books within the Trigge chained library and see a range of…
HOD – Art in the Meeting House – Wrapped and Unwrapped!
Lincoln Quaker Meeting House 1 Park Street, Lincoln, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Lincoln Quaker Meeting House, 1689, built with faith, courage and love , and still standing 'in the light' as the oldest, non-conformist building in Lincoln. New art, plus our permanent exhibition of the Quaker-inspired work of local artist, Graham Lewinton. Booklet Number: 21h Region: Lincoln Address: Lincoln Quaker Meeting…
HOD – Carvings, Claribel and the Panorama
Louth Museum 4 Broadbank, Louth, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Come to Louth Museum to see how local amateurs made their Art and left a lasting impression on people's lives. William Brown's wonderful Panorama of the town and surrounding countryside; beautiful carvings by T.W. Wallis; the intriguing songs of Claribel. Children's trails and quizzes available. Booklet Number: 22a Region:…